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NEX26/08 S&C Renewals - Chillingham Road and Gateshead

TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS

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24 Apr 2026 at 12:31

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus is preparing a tender for Switches and Crossings (S&C) renewal works at Chillingham Road and Gateshead. Categorised under construction work and located in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, this procurement is currently in the planning stage with a tender release expected on 20 May 2026. Key dates include a line closure for Chillingham Road between 24 and 26 October 2026 and a potential closure for Gateshead in February 2027. Interested parties should register on the OPEN eProcurement portal to stay informed about this opportunity, which follows an open competition process, below threshold, and focuses on the utilities sector.

Businesses specialising in construction, rail infrastructure, and signalling systems will find this tender opportunity promising for growth, especially those adept in rail asset renewals. By engaging in this project, companies can strengthen their portfolio in public sector works. With a contract period projected from 21 July 2026 to 30 April 2027, this procurement offers a notable chance for contractors skilled in modular installations, rail upgrades, and associated testing to collaborate with Nexus in delivering modern rail solutions. Organisations with expertise in concrete work, continuous welded rail installations, and complex project management are well-suited to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEX26/08 S&C Renewals - Chillingham Road and Gateshead

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority intends to procure a Principal Contractor to deliver Switches and Crossings (S&C) renewal works at: * Chillingham Road S&C - 3014A/B points, and * Gateshead S&C - 7001A/B points (pending internal approval). This notice is issued for advance market awareness only and does not commence a call for competition. The works will comprise the full renewal of life expired S&C assets originally installed in the early 1980s using 113 lb/yd flat bottom rail on timber bearers. Recent inspections confirm the assets have reached end of serviceable life. Key elements are expected to include: * Removal of existing timber S&C layouts and associated components. * Installation of modern modular S&C comprising: - Concrete bearers with under bearer pads. - Shallow depth switches to suit existing formation constraints. - Cast manganese monoblock crossings. * Upgrade to 56 kg/m flat bottom rail (EN 13674 1 compliant). * Continuous welded rail (CWR) on closure and approach tracks. * Associated signalling and OHL disconnections, reconnections and testing necessary to deliver the works. The stated completion date is subject to change as line closure dates for Gateshead have not yet been confirmed. For the purpose of this notice, should Nexus proceed with the Gateshead works, it is assumed works will take place during a February 2027 closure with follow-up works in March 2027. Exact details will be confirmed within the tender documents when released. Chillingham Road works will be undertaken during a 54-hour line closure between 24 and 26 October 2026. The tender will be released via the OPEN eProcurement portal www.open-uk.org Interested suppliers should ensure they are registered on the portal and that their contact details and notification preferences are up to date to ensure they do not miss this opportunity upon release. Nexus are aiming to release this tender on 20 May 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ab4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037594-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
20 May 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5DE
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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